title: Evidence for plasmid mediated dissimilation of catechol in Azotobacter chroococcum.
abstract: Catechol dissimilation in A. chroococcum was encoded by plasmid pMSB1. This self transmissible plasmid was effectively cured by mitomycin C. The cured cells did not harbour the plasmid and failed to utilize catechol.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Advanced Study in Botany, University of Madras, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Balajee
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mahadevan
mesh_terms: D001395:Azotobacter / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D002396:Catechols / Q000378:metabolism*; D010957:Plasmids
chemical_list: D002396:Catechols; C034221:catechol